C.F. Martin & Co CS OM Sitka Spruce / Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood
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Essential Information About the OM-41 "Ambertone 1933" Guitar
Essential Information About the OM-41 "Ambertone 1933" Guitar
- OM Format: ideal balance between playing comfort, precision, and projection, equally suited for fingerstyle and accompaniment.
- Spruce Top with "Premium" enhancement: clear attack, great dynamic range, and excellent note-to-note definition.
- Indian Rosewood Back and Sides with "wild grain" and "Premium" enhancement: deep bass, rich harmonics, and generous sustain.
- High-end Aesthetics: "Style 45" codes (binding, rosette, inlays) and Schaller Gold GrandTune tuners with flamed koa buttons.
Manufacturer Information
Martin Custom Shop
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An OM at the Peak of Traditional Aesthetics
With its OM format and ornaments inspired by the most luxurious finishes (back binding and rosette in Style 45, "Snowflake" inlays), this OM-41 clearly targets guitarists seeking a premium acoustic that is as visually appealing as it is inspiring to play. The Gloss finish and Ambertone 1933 tint enhance the "vintage chic" vibe while highlighting the wood grain.
Who Is This OM-41 For?
This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians looking for a versatile and expressive acoustic. The OM format, long scale length, and nut width of 1 3/4" / 44.45 mm promote precision in fingerstyle playing, rich voicings, arpeggios, and picking, while remaining perfectly suited for clean and articulated strumming (folk, pop, blues, modern fingerstyle, studio accompaniment).
Sound Characteristics
The spruce top provides clarity, quick response, and a wide dynamic range: delivering a crisp attack, detailed highs, and excellent chord clarity. The Indian rosewood back and sides complete the picture with ample bass, harmonic midrange, and a very musical sense of depth, ideal for open arrangements.
The X Brace spruce bracing contributes to projection and overall balance, while the 25.4" / 645.16 mm scale length offers tension, note sustain, and headroom: the guitar handles attack without compression, remaining sensitive to subtle nuances.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To protect and maintain your acoustic, you can opt for a humidifier (useful in dry seasons), a stable guitar stand, and a tuner (clip-on or pedal). For playing, plectrums of various thicknesses allow you to more easily explore the dynamic palette of the spruce top.
Technical specifications
| Type | OM | Finish | Standard |
| Style | OM-41 | Finish Type | Gloss |
| Finish Level | Standard | Material | solid 12/4 mahogany |
| Top | spruce | Profile | Modified Low Oval |
| Top Enhancement | Premium | Logo | CFM Block |
| Top Color | Ambertone 1933 | Scale Length | 25.4" / 645.16 mm |
| Top Purfling | perimeter only | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Back and Sides | Indian rosewood with wild grain | Fingerboard Inlays | Style 45 Snowflake (Long) |
| Back and Sides Enhancement | Premium | Fingerboard Radius | 16" / 406.4 mm |
| Back Binding | Style 45 (mosaic) | Nut Width | 1 3/4" / 44.45 mm |
| Rosette | Style 45 (black, maple fiber, antique white) | Width at 12th Fret | 2 1/8" / 53.97 mm |
| Bracing Type | X Brace | Bridge | Modern Belly |
| Bracing Material | spruce | Tuners | Schaller Gold GrandTune with flamed koa oval buttons |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Martin CS OM Sitka Spruce/Wild Grain East Indian Rosewood suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM body shape, the 44.45 mm nut width, and the 645.16 mm scale length promote precision in arpeggios and rich voicings. The Modified Low Oval neck profile supports fingerstyle playing.
What tonal character does the wild grain Indian rosewood provide?
The Indian rosewood back and sides deliver ample bass and a midrange rich in harmonics. Combined with the spruce top, they contribute to a detailed rendering of open chords.
What is the scale length of this OM-41?
The scale length is 25.4 inches, or 645.16 mm, a length that provides string tension and note sustain.
What are the Style 45 aesthetic features of this guitar?
The rosette features the Style 45 design, with black, maple fiber, and antique white. The back purfling is crafted in Style 45 mosaic. The fretboard has long Style 45 Snowflake inlays, under a glossy finish with an Ambertone 1933 tint.
What accessories are recommended for use with this acoustic guitar?
A humidifier can be used during dry seasons to assist in instrument care. A sturdy stand, a clip-on or pedal tuner, and picks of varying thicknesses are also recommended.
